MIAMI —Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is reopening its Customer Service Offices for walk-in and appointment visits from Transit customers beginning Thursday, May 20, 2021.

MIRAMAR, FL - The Miramar City Commission, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the acceptance of the FaithAction Identification program which has been passed and accepted by Broward County. The FaithAction identification program involves the issuance of a non-government ID card, which helps people prove their identity.

Miami, FL – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is urging hardworking families in District 24 to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17 deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments that they are entitled to as soon as possible. 

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – Florida lawmakers passed SB 76 on April 30, a bill that focuses on homeowner property insurance and roof-damage claims and litigation. The bill, in its original form, would have allowed companies to no longer provide full replacement coverage for roofs over ten years old, which accounts for more than 80 percent of single-family homes in Florida.

MIAMI-DADE – Miami-Dade County employees could get help from the County to pay off their student debts under legislation being sponsored by Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee.

Virtual Author Series with Valarie R. Austin

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, County Commissioners unanimously adopted legislation sponsored by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, urging President Biden and Congress to engage with involved agencies for the lifting or review of the conditional sailing order regarding passenger cruises in United States waters. The legislation also urges the United States Congress to enact S. 1105, H.R. 2554, the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act, or similar legislation. Additionally, Commissioner Sosa’s resolution urges the CDC, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget to reexamine whether the Conditional Sailing Order remains necessary given advancements made in the prevention of, screening for, and treatment of COVID-19 and, if restrictions on passenger cruises remain necessary, to provide updated reasoning and guidance on how to address those issues. 

MIAMI-DADE – In honor of Haitian Cultural Heritage Month, Miami-Dade Commissioner Jean Monestime will highlight the beauty of Haiti’s language, sights and sounds with a free virtual celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 2.

MIAMI  —Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins the Global Empowerment Mission, Janice Lyttle Foundation, and the U.S. Caribbean Strong coalition calling for volunteers, supplies, and donations to help families affected by the La Soufriere volcano eruptions in St. Vincent.

MIAMI  —This week Mayor Daniella Levine Cava extended the waiver for lay berth and harbor fees for Miami-Dade County's cruise line partners effective March 31, 2021, through May 31, 2021, subject to availability at PortMiami. The period for the extended waiver can be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Miami-Dade County, as needed.

MIAMI -This week, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued new, streamlined required COVID safety protocols, as well as a new handbook of COVID Safety Guidelines outlining recommendations to keep residents, businesses, and visitors safe. The Mayor also signed an amendment to Emergency Order 27-20 to lift the Countywide curfew starting Monday, April 12, 2021 at 12:01 am.

Miami - Beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Miami-Dade Transit fares and parking fees will be reinstated for the general public. Riders will have plenty of safe, contactless options to pay their fare, including mobile passes, contactless-enabled bank cards, and digital wallets.